We’re at the quarter-pole of the 2020 regular season in the NFL, and there are already some interesting trends to note. The Dallas Cowboys are permitting 36.5 points per game, the worst over four games in franchise history, dating back to 1960. The Kansas City Chiefs became the first team ever to start four consecutive seasons with a 4-0 record. The Cleveland Browns are 3-1 for the first time since 2001 and scored more first-half points (31) in Week 4 than they had in a first half since 1991. Joe Burrow picked up his first win as a starting quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals. What can we expect to see in Week 5?
Take a look at our straight up NFL picks as you plan out your sports betting.
NFL News: SU Picks for Week 5
Tampa Bay at Chicago
8:20 pm ET, FOX / NFL Network / Amazon Prime Video
Thursday, October 8
The Buccaneers have gotten a lift out of the arrival of Tom Brady, as the O-line has protected him and given him time to throw the ball down the field. Chicago is 3-1 but looked dreadful in their Week 4 loss, as the Bears still have not figured out how to solve their offensive woes.
Buccaneers to win. | Check the Odds
Early Games
Carolina at Atlanta
FOX
Sunday, October 11
The Falcons are 0-4 — and after an iffy 0-2 start, the Panthers are now 2-2, as new head coach Matt Rhule’s system seems to be working out. Atlanta’s wideout Julio Jones is questionable with a hamstring. Can Teddy Bridgewater pull off a road upset? We say yes.
Panthers to win. | Check the Odds
Buffalo at Tennessee
CBS
Sunday, October 11
Josh Allen is fitting balls into tight windows that he was not hitting last year, making the Bills scary on both sides of the ball. The Titans also have a high-powered offense, but the Bills’ defense is better.
Bills to win. | Check the Odds
Las Vegas at Kansas City
CBS
Sunday, October 11
After looking terrific against New Orleans in Week 2, the Raiders have slid back into their bad habits about making too many mistakes. The Chiefs got off to another slow start against New England but were able to impose their will in the second half.
Chiefs to win. | Check the Odds
Arizona at N.Y. Jets
FOX
Sunday, October 11
The Cardinals looked great in Weeks 1 and 2 but have fallen off the table since. The Jets, though, are a great team for restoring your confidence.
Cardinals to win. | Check the Odds
Philadelphia at Pittsburgh
FOX
Sunday, October 11
The Steelers come out of their COVID-19-shifted bye week to take on a Philadelphia team that toughed out a win in San Francisco last week. The Steelers don’t have a bunch of starters on IR, though, like the 49ers did, and the Steeler defense should have its way against an injury-ravaged Eagle O-line.
Steelers to win. | Check the Odds
L.A. Rams at Washington
FOX
Sunday, October 11
Washington plays hard for Ron Rivera, but they don’t have the talent to hang with the Rams right now.
Rams to win. | Check the Odds
Cincinnati at Baltimore
CBS
Sunday, October 11
Joe Burrow vs Lamar Jackson will be an interesting show to watch. However, Baltimore has too many offensive weapons to drop this game at home.
Ravens to win. | Check the Odds
Jacksonville at Houston
CBS
Sunday, October 11
The Texans just fired head coach/GM Bill O’Brien. Jacksonville beat Indianapolis in Week 1 but hasn’t won since. One of these teams has to win, so I’m going with the Texans, motivated after the firing of O’Brien (and with a much better quarterback in Deshaun Watson).
Texans to win. | Check the Odds
Late Games
Miami at San Francisco
FOX
Sunday, October 11
The Dolphins announced that Ryan Fitzpatrick would start at quarterback once again. If the Dolphins struggle again on offense, though, don’t be surprised to see Tua come on.
49ers to win. | Check the Odds
Indianapolis at Cleveland
CBS
Sunday, October 11
The Browns have the better offense, while the Colts have the better defense. But that Browns running game should wear down the Colts.
Browns to win. | Check the Odds
N.Y. Giants at Dallas
CBS
Sunday, October 11
If the Cowboys don’t win this game, Mike McCarthy should have to box up his office on the way out of the stadium.
Cowboys to win. | Check the Odds
Denver at New England
CBS
Sunday, October 11
In a matchup between backup quarterbacks, I like the Patriots to have the better scheme.
Pats to win. | Check the Odds
Minnesota at Seattle
Sunday Night Football
8:20 pm ET, NBC
Sunday, October 11
Kirk Cousins is imploding, and it’s only four weeks into the season. The Seahawks are 4-0 and are rolling.
Seahawks to win. | Check the Odds
L.A. Chargers at New Orleans
Monday Night Football
8:15 pm ET, ESPN
Monday, October 12
Justin Herbert vs Drew Brees will make for some interesting viewing. But I don’t pick against the Saints at home in prime time.
Saints to win. | Check the Odds
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